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Four Seasons of Garden Plants

Select herbs and vegetables that your family will appreciate. If you live in a shaded area, consider growing vegetables that thrive in shade, such as kale Brussels sprouts and spinach.

Learn the difference between plants belonging to the same family by knowing their botanical names. Knowing their life cycle can aid you in planning your garden and care for it.

Small Ornamental Trees

Trees can add a sense size to your garden and provide visual interest all year round with their vibrant spring blooms, autumn foliage, berries, or seed pods. They can also be used to provide privacy and shade for a patio or an entranceway. Ornamental trees can be used as a focal point. They can also be planted in small groups to create an intimate grove or as part of an ornamental flower or shrub border. Smaller ornamental trees can be bought pre-pruned to tree form at nurseries or be bought bare-root and trained as required. Viburnums and winged euonymus and late lilacs are all large trees that can be pruned to form small ornamental trees.

If you have a garden that is in an area that is hot and sunny that is well-drained, flowering trees will attract butterflies and other pollinators. For example the crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a southern favorite due to its long bloom time of pinks and purples that last from the summer months to the fall. The leaves turn red and yellow in the fall and it has attractive exfoliating bark in winter. It is hardy from zones 5 to 9.

The heptacodium or the seven-sons tree tolerates full sunlight and produces tiny white flowers from the late summer and early autumn. It's a great solution for creating height alongside decks that are cramped and is drought tolerant once established. This plant is hardy from USDA zones 5 to 9.

In shadier places, the golden Irish yew (Chamaecyparis tricarpa) can add shades to shady parts of the garden with its blue-green to green leaves. It grows slowly, requires pruning properly and thrives in full sun or partial shade. This plant is perfect for small spaces because of its compact, fastigiate habit.

Flowering Vines

Flowering vines are either annuals that bloom only for one season or perennials that bring color to the landscape for years. A majority of these plants require an erect trellis or some other support to climb. However, some can just sprawl across the ground. Most grow quickly to fill in the vertical spaces of gardens which adds interest and beauty to what might otherwise be blank space. Vines are available in a diverse range of colors and bloom times, and are suitable for every USDA Hardiness Zone. There are many different types of vines, from woody to hanging vines such as English Ivy, to herbaceous and non-woody vines like morning glory and nasturtium.

Certain kinds of flowers provide flowering vines with an extra glimmer. The black-eyed Susan produces a lot of flowers that are bright orange, yellow or white with dark centers. This annual that is fast-growing works well as a trellis for the sun and also in containers. It's also a favorite in hanging baskets, where it can be twisted around supports.

Try clematis if looking for something more robust than black-eyed Susan. This perennial is available in many colors, including yellow, pink, and white. Some clematis varieties such as Duchess of Edinburgh and Josephine have large fragrant flowers that bloom in the springtime; others varieties, like Sweet Autumn, bloom throughout summer and fall.

Another evergreen flowering vine is Carolina jessamine (Jasmine wrightii). This native of the southern United States makes a beautiful addition to a container or garden with its trumpet-shaped, golden yellow flowers. It will grow to towering heights if it is not pruned and given enough support and care, making it an ideal plant to screen a view or an area of shade in a yard.

Container Plants

Container plants can provide instant the color of your garden without the burden of planting plants in raised beds or on the ground. They also make a fantastic centerpiece at the entryway to a home. They are also a great way to plant flowers, herbs or vegetables at eye-level to make it easy to pick and cook. garden ideas come in a variety of sizes and shapes, including barrels (even half-barrels made from wood) buckets, baskets and boxes, window panes as well as bath tubs, urns and so on.

Knowing your plants and paying the proper amount of attention is crucial to the success of your container garden. The plants in containers dry out more quickly than those in the soil, and so frequent watering is needed. The morning watering is optimal since it provides enough moisture for the midday heat and prevents any dampness on the leaves at night.

Find trailing plants with bright blooms or fun foliage to add color to your container garden. Coleus is a great option for pots. It comes in a variety of varieties of colors and leaf shapes that include dark green and variegated. Geraniums with ivy flowers are a colorful option. It's a classic choice to use in sunny containers, and it is self-cleaning so you don't have to deadhead.

If you're looking to grow taller potted outdoor plant, you can try Japanese pieris (Pieris japonica and cvs., Zones 6-8). It blooms in spring or summer with stunning pink white, salmon-pink or red flowers. A pot of this deer-resistant plant can transform a space in shade or sun. Papyrus is also a wonderful filler for large containers and its tufts of brightly colored leaves look gorgeous when draped over the sides. Golden creeping Jenny is an alternative option (Lysimachia numularia 'Aurea' Zones 4-8). It's a great trailing plant that looks fantastic in containers with brighter light. The yellow, coin-shaped foliage is a great match for a variety of shades.

Mid-Sized Trees

There is space in the garden for flowering trees that don't reach towering heights. These beauties add visual texture and form and add interest throughout the year. They also bring a garden to life with their colors, flowers and scents. These tiny trees can be used to add a splash of color to small gardens, front yard or as an accent.


Crape myrtles, a type of flowering trees are the most well-known. Breeders have developed various colors, ranging from lilac-purple flowers like Muskogee crape myrtle, and the fantastic hot pinks of Strawberry Dazzle crape myrtle to the rich reds of Dynamite and the beautiful white of Natchez crape myrtles. They are fast growing trees that bloom all summer long and can last for up to 40 years provided with the right care and conditions.

Serviceberry (Melancholiaxlucida) is a beautiful deciduous tree with flowers. This native tree is adorned with stunning white flowers in spring followed by tasty dark blue berries, and finely toothed leaves. It also has a yellow and red fall colour as well as a light-brown winter bark. It is easy to cultivate Serviceberry in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it will be drought resistant.

If you are looking for a small tree that will never die, try swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor). This fast-growing, disease-free plant can be found in wetlands, where other trees aren't as adaptable. It will even tolerate some flooding and is a good alternative for areas with flooding where other trees could drown. It can reach 50-60 feet in a rounded shape and is a great choice for clay and moist soils. It is also drought-resistant once established and is resistant to air pollution.

Light Requirements

There are mentions of "full shade," "partial shade" and even "part sun" on plant tags. These terms are not always specified in a clear manner. Typically plants that require full sun need a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight per day. The sun's rays are most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., so the spot of a full sun garden must be protected from the harsh, drying afternoon sun.

Certain vegetables, including fruit, can be grown in light shade but most need full sun. Leafy greens can also be affected by shade, but they may take longer to mature and produce.

Partial sun is a term used to describe garden areas that receive between three and six hours of direct sun each day. The rest of the day the areas are moderately shady or have dappled light from trees and leaves. The east side of your home is the best location for partial shade/partial sun. This will provide cool morning sun and early afternoon shade for many sun-loving plants such as azaleas, rhododendrons and macrophylla hydrangeas.

Full shade is the term used to describe extremely dark areas that do not receive direct sunlight. These locations may be covered by tall evergreens, structures that hang over or simply enclosed passageways and gardens between houses. These are not easy to establish a garden in due to the competition for moisture with tree roots and the lack of sunlight. If you discover that a plant or flower fails to thrive in this type of shade, try moving it to another location and then provide additional water as needed. Shade-loving plants include astilbes golden Hakone Goatsbeard, Grass, and a range of ferns.

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